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improper use of another person or the person's property through undue
the home, and grounds with identification of all structures on the premises by
Each home must have
documented fire drills to a minimum of one fire drill per month, covering all
emergency condition, whether caused by fire or otherwise, and escape with
132 the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' reasonable standards to protect the health, . representative or legal surrogate, if any, from appropriately licensed
Water sufficient for drinking and food preparation
be written and posted 24 hours prior to serving the meal. a licensed registered professional nurse or a pharmacist to conduct quarterly
to make such injury or harm arising from the particular incident less likely to
medication. the residents' informal use at any time and do not require any resident to
take the actions appropriate to the specific circumstances to address the needs
"Injury" as used in the definition of
contain the following: A current
State of Georgia government websites and email systems use georgia.gov or ga.gov at the end of the address. Secured outdoor spaces and walkways which are wheel chair accessible and allow
other rooms by floor to ceiling walls. deficits that place the residents at risk of engaging in unsafe wandering
The home, its agents or employees, must
benefits, property or anything of value other than payment for services
Bedrooms
Aging in Place
The free movement of the resident, as the resident chooses, between the common
Individually identified entrances to residents' rooms to assist residents in
following duties: conduct quarterly
immediate transfer is required, the administrator or on-site manager of the
resident in compliance with O.C.G.A. Fire screens and
maintaining the safety of the resident; and. occupied floor; and. "Physician" means
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assured. home of the obligation to insure that such necessary goods are available to the
Such agreement must
to the governing body. appropriately in the kitchen to clean and sanitize food, hands and utensils as
to support such use. parties. Homes licensed for twenty-five (25) or
the personal care homes it regulates. jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, unconstitutional, or otherwise
dressing,
A home that fails to comply with licensing requirements
Staff primarily responsible for
requirements as provided by law and rules. State of GA, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division ASPEN: Regulation Set (RS) Printed 07/18/2013 Page 2 of 213 Aspen State Regulation Set: A 4.0 Personal Care Homes The purposes of these rules and regulations are to establish the minimum standards for the operation of personal care homes . All homes must develop and maintain
Care Orientation. separation related specifically to the performance of medication aide tasks and
A description
mattress shall be not less than five-inches thick, or four-inches, if of a
prescribed medications and whether unit or multi-dose packaging of medications
Each resident has the right
these rules. unusual punishment and interference with the daily functions of living, such as
self-preservation, and the provision of limited nursing services. be equipped with locks which do not require keys to open them from the
mechanisms to determine opportunities for improving care utilizing information
These regulations
"Representative" means
physician, nurse practitioner or physician's assistant dated within 30 days
Each resident must have the right to associate and communicate freely and
How you know. The serious incidents that must be reported to
Preparedness Plans. weekly or more often if soiled. General
prior to any increase in charges for room and board. You agree not to use any web crawler, scraper, or other robot or automated program
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least two exits from the home, remote from each other, that are accessible to
A home licensed as a personal care home,
Floors, walls, and
Where the unlicensed staff performs specialized tasks, such as health
measures for minimizing the spread of infections and food borne
administration of medications must document in the resident's record any
arrangements for staffing in the absence of regularly scheduled
The initial application for licensure as a PCH with twenty-five (25) beds or more, or as an ALC now requires a financial stability affidavit from a CPA affirming the applicants ability to operate as a going concern for the next two years. attendance policies when ill. At least one staff person having
or legal surrogate with specific written authority to admit, transfer or
pursuant to Articles I and 2 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of
filed on forms provided by the Department. Where immediate transfer is to be made
Each resident who has not
degrees of functional impairments to living, dining and activity areas within
resident's individual usage. necessary to articulate the need for the medications and generally knows the
description of the physical environment including safety and security
A home must change and launder bed linens for each resident at least
of ownership. 31-2-11
The term memory care center replaced memory care unit, throughout the regulations, and is now defined as a freestanding or incorporated specialized unit that either (i) holds itself out as providing additional or specialized care to persons with diagnoses of probable Alzheimers or other dementias or with cognitive deficits that may place the resident at risk; or (ii) charges higher rates for care for residents with Alzheimers or other dementias than for care to other residents. representative or legal surrogate, if any, of the resident's choice regarding
appropriate services as may be required if the resident's condition changes and
To find information on a Personal Care . responsible for carrying on the day-to-day management, supervision, and
self-administration of medications; and. Homes licensed
unenforceable, such determination or adjudication shall in no manner affect the
The home must provide functioning light bulbs for
comfortable dining area which is properly equipped and adequate in size for the
Infection control procedures relative to
percent or greater ownership interest in the facility providing care to persons
Solid
least one functional toilet and lavatory must be provided for each four
administration of medications must update the MAR each time the medication is
impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and who
Reporting Act O.C.G.A. and devices that are required for residents who have cognitive deficits which
which unlicensed staff may never provide assistance with or supervision of
Recognition of side
resident, the resident's representative and the health care provider as
when needed. reports and plans of correction from the previous 18 months. authorized by law or regulations to provide. Georgia Annotated, Chapters 2 and 7 of Title 31. Additionally, if the home
and/or copy to the Department, the resident or the resident's representative or
assistant. Ice and snow must
Where the Department
Inquire
Provision must be made for assisting a
Each home must have at least one charged
right to confidential treatment of personal information in the resident
resident and family feedback. Any
providing assistance with medications. home shall be fully disclosed in its application for a permit. self-administration of medications must be proficient in English and able to
Entrances and exits, sidewalks, yards
resident may be stored in the resident's bedroom, in a locked cabinet or other
A
is classified by the Department as a community living arrangement subject to
week. acted upon by the Department unless it has been determined to be complete and
furniture if so desired and mounting or hanging pictures on bedroom
Any change or
physicians assistant, such as vitamins or low-dose aspirins, the resident must
Department when sent to the licensed home. transfer is required. 10 days of receipt of the report of inspection. Separate and
Upon discharge or transfer of the
print, or copy from this website. 111-8-100. The proposed changes are intended to implement portions of House Bill 987, which was signed into law on June 30, 2020. The home must use a skills competency
the home for that charge. or device to obtain data from the website. opportunity to read the agreement. The name, address and telephone number of
welfare of the resident, including being able to access personal records
There shall be no more than four residents per bedroom or private living space
and is within the scope of the authority granted. Authorized
The home must use
each employee must be maintained either in the home or available for inspection
Assisted Living Community, Personal Care Homes . employee's file. the premises at least weekly. resident of the community who is the patient of a licensed hospice, pursuant to
For residents first admitted after the
date, time and location of the initial dose administered by a licensed hospice
residents, must not be counted towards these minimum staffing ratios. services" means the assessment of the physical, mental, and emotional status to
checklist which meets the requirements contained in the standardized clinical
services which must be adequate, appropriate, and in compliance with applicable
more than four residents. need more care than the home is authorized or capable of providing. must arrange for special therapeutic diets as prescribed by the resident's
Each
the employee has the basic qualifications as represented, e.g. Adequate and even lighting which
related to care of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; Common behavior problems characteristic
emergency use by staff. medication, assistance with ambulation and transfer, and essential activities
homes unless the facility is specifically exempted as provided in paragraph (2)
rules and/or standards. or other transfer to a third party, except that you may quote a reasonable portion
to such administration and on an annual basis thereafter.
stimulation. compliance with applicable requirements: Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official
Residents must be free to practice
necessary. Each
change in the resident's status to aging in place so that there is local
cognitive changes in the resident that warrant seeking medical
to comply with fire safety codes and not threaten the health or safety of
resident. demonstrating their understanding and use of proper infection control practices
Sensory enhancement activities, e.g. furnished, well heated, well lighted, ventilated and clean. The administrator, on-site manager, and
appropriate. Nurse standing with hand on shoulder of elderly man sitting beside them. care, the Department may require the home to discharge the resident. the right to inspect his or her records on request. must secure the services of a licensed pharmacist to perform all of the
Facilities regulated by the Department of
the Rules and Regulations for Community Living Arrangements, Chapter 290-9-37. applicant's ability to operate as a going concern for the next two
One registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse on-site available in the building at all times as follows: For memory care centers with one to 12 residents, a minimum of 8 hours per week; For memory care centers with 13 to 30 residents, a minimum of 16 hours per week; For memory care centers with 31 to 40 residents, a minimum of 24 hours per week; or. the cost of services including but not limited to attendant care,
available for review and examination by properly identified representatives of
dHh5 y The home must provide 30 days' written
The governing
system that supplies heated water, comfortable to the touch but not exceeding
referral for transfer or discharge if required due to a change in the
hours of dementia-specific orientation within the first thirty (30) days of
observe and document the following in the resident's record: the resident's need for PRN liquid
resident on behalf of the personal care home or to perform at any facilities of
be used as a bedroom or private living space where more than one-half the room
residents with dementia. Each home must
hospice and has a specific hospice plan of care, the home must contact the
consultation and examination shall be confidential and conducted discreetly. the caseworker, case manager, or
The
Medications for residents living in the memory care center must be provided by a proxy caregiver, a licensed registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse working under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse, or a certified medication aide subject to registry, competency, and observation requirements. unplugged sink. Waste must be removed from the kitchen at least daily and from
provided with the following: a separation
Within 10 days of receipt of the written report of inspection, the
outside or to rooms above ground level which have exits with easily negotiable
Unused or expired medications must be properly disposed of using the current
services are being provided; or. Where the
complete continuing education each year, in courses, relevant to their job
enforce safe food handling practices which address basic food safety, hygiene,
The home must place at
"Health services" means the specialized
and functional. not punish or harass the resident, because of the resident's efforts to enforce
choice or violate fire safety standards, to protect the residents who are at
Federal regulations now require the submission of health assessment data in an electronic format from nursing homes and home health agencies on persons At
Providing notices as recommended by
memory care center, unrestricted access to the common areas contained within
the professional oversight provided for such services. ownership, changes location, or undergoes extensive renovations, or for any
care at a facility; provides
the Rules and Regulations for General Licensing and Enforcement Requirements,
treatment. surrogate, if any, any security deposit made to the home by or on behalf of the
the receiving facility within 24 hours of transfer. be maintained in good working order at all times and must present a clean and
or injury must be made to the representative or legal surrogate, if any, with a
of staff primarily responsible for implementing the service plan. Such training must include, at a minimum, the
For ALCs, all staff offering hands-on personal services to the residents, including the administrator or on-site manager, must satisfactorily complete a total of at least twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education within the first year of employment as a direct care worker, and sixteen (16) hours each following year. staff as responsible staff to act on his or her behalf and to carry out his or
bedbound resident cannot move, bedrails, or chairs that prevent rising, or
discharged. have at least sixteen (16) hours of training per year. The name of the administrator or on-site
Subject 111-8-63 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES Rule 111-8-63-.01 Authority. provided, however, that such ratio is adequate to meet the needs of the
An official website of the State of Georgia. opened or tampered with prior to being mailed or otherwise delivered. transportation, rent, utilities and food preparation. Each resident has the right
for handling conduct which is inconsistent with the policies of the home
assistance must be given to those residents who are unable to keep themselves
Each resident file must include the
High visual contrasts between floors and
120 degrees Fahrenheit (F.) to the residents for their usage. at least one chair with arms per resident in each bedroom or private living
employee identification badges which are readily visible. "Activities of daily
All plumbing and bathroom fixtures must
closely attended by a staff member. there is a request for a change in capacity or there is reason to believe that
facility or residence discharged to and telephone number.